Welcome Our New Members!

We’re happy to welcome the following new members to our association. These promotional, active & lifetime members joined between December 31, 2022 & January 31, 2023 If you live near one of these new breeders, be sure to reach out introduce yourself!

Kassia & Tommy Elliot Arroyo Grande, CA

Rick Florence Eaton, CO

Greg Emick Lamar, CO

Kevin & Cheri Johnson Bushnell, FL

Haley Creamer And Brandon Weeks Lawtey, FL

Doug & Jen Luther Horseshoe Bend, ID

Madison Neace Corydon, IN

C.J. & Nora Lee Moeder Cheney, KS

Jason Mckenzie Olympia, KY

Kolina Dell Fowler, MI

Adam & Katrina Rook Plainwell, MI

Darren Adams Oronogo, MO

Mills Valley Farm LLC Arnold, NE

Staab Cattle Co Pleasanton, NE

Suzanne Hinds Claremore, OK

George & Jamie Tyler Collinsville, OK

Emma Newberry-Davis Oklahoma City, OK

Alan and Lynn Novak Coatesville, PA

Kevin and Shannon Jackson Eastover, SC

Melinda Alison Alba, TX

Katherine Lacasse Alvin, TX

Frozen Flower Ranch Bay City, TX

Sunset Ranch Texas LLC Bellville, TX

Justin & Lenae Harrell Carthage, TX

Buckin A Ranch Dallas, TX

4 Lanes Farm Fairfield, TX

C+c Huebner Longhorns Fischer, TX

Justin Smith Gatesville, TX

Pugh Cattle Company George West, TX

Frog Creek Ranch Granbury, TX

Rancho Del Cielo-tx Granbury, TX

Kevin And Leslie Rocha Grand Prairie, TX

Dandi Creek Ranch Grandview, TX

Craig & Deborah Wilkins

Vasudev Properties, Llc

Henrietta, TX

Houston, TX

Ben Wright Keller, TX

John Bradford Guest Keller, TX

Anthony Diesch Lavon, TX

Mike Arthurs Lewisville, TX

Erika & Gary Clark

Lissie, TX

Willis Kirkpatrick Manor, TX

Bar E Cattle Co. Marshall, TX

Mark Francis Montague, TX

Alan And Suzanne Stahlman

Khanh Tran

Kelli Grant

New Braunfels, TX

North Richland Hills, TX

San Antonio, TX

Rob and Susan Pilkenton Sealy, TX

Sarah Pauels

Stephenville, TX

Jonathan Gearty Stockdale, TX

Matthew & Shelia Kabot

Sugar Land, TX

Robert Rozell Tyler, TX

Jerry and Kimberly Minor Wills Point, TX

Guy & Camille Salisbury Washington, UT

Zoofari Parks

M Dean Libhart

Natural Bridge, VA

Centralia, WA

Alyson Mello & Troy Poppin White Salmon, WA

Mcguckin Cattle, Llc

Sundance, WY

VDZ Longhorns Bant, Netherlands

Patrick Mourmans Cadler En Keer (Nld), Netherlands

Hermann & Melanie Hach

Dagmar Grosser

Harburg, Germany

Klipphausen, Germany

Michel And Wilma BouwmannKm Pannerden (Nld), Netherlands

Domenic & Marina Zandl Weichernried, Bavaria, Germany

Message Presidents

Dear TLBT Members,

It was so great to see so many of your faces at Cattlemen’s Congress and the FWSSR last month! Thank you to those of you who were able to attend and participate in our general membership meeting – we’ve got some great ideas for the prize shop at our National Youth Show this coming June!

February is the “month of love” but for these purposes, I am going to use the word “kindness.” We have several new faces in the show ring this year and it’s exciting to watch them grow and become more confident in their showmanship and see the love for their longhorns flourish. With that being said, let’s remember to be kind to everyone – new or experienced – and remind them why it’s so awesome to be part of the Longhorn breed – we can be tough competitors in the show ring, but we are family and friends outside.

Best of luck and safe travels to all those heading to San Angelo and San Antonio stock shows later this month!

Sincerely,

Jacks Grace

TLBT President

2022-2023 TLBT OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

President

Jackson Grace

Fort Worth, TX

Vice President

Allison Lowrie

Decatur, TX

Secretary

Megan Bush

Decatur, TX

Treasurer

Jenna Quillan

Maypearl, TX

Reporter

Rylee Yarborough

Ferris, TX

Parliamentarian

Cade Nolen

Waxahachie, TX

Senior Director

Avery Roesler

Argyle, TX

Senior Director

Evelyn Sabio

Boyd, TX

Teen Director

Kaylee Nolen

Waxahachie, TX

Teen Director

Sheridan Van Blarcom

Grandview, TX

TLBT OFFICER SPOTLIGHT: Avery Roesler

Senior Director

I joined tlbt about 11 years ago as soon as I turned 6 because I fell in love with theyy breed and wanted to be a part of their

2.) What is your favorite Longhorn show and My favorite longhorn show has always been and always will be the TLBAA World Show! I love seeing so many people there to show and having a

My favorite longhorn color is dark

I got my first award when I

My funniest tlbt moment was dancing with friends

I love showing longhorns because they are di erent from any other breed of animal. They each have their own loving personalities and

My biggest influence showing longhorns has been my parents. They see and prioritize my love for these animals and influence me to be an advocate for this breed.

Intermediate Director

Caden Grace

Fort Worth, TX

Intermediate Director

Alyssa Brady

Red Oak, TX

Junior Director

Abbey Driewer

Anna, TX

Junior Director

Mason Smith

Decatur, TX

8.) What have you learned while you have been showing Longhorns that has helped you grow as a person? What I’ve learned thats helped helped me grow as a person is all of the responsibility of taking care of this breed. Responsibility has shown me how to prioritize and appreciate my opportunity to show this breed.

9.) What is the best part about being a TLBT? The best part of being a TLBT is having a second family that you know will be there for you in hard times.

10.) What is your favorite quote? My favorite quote is “Focus on your goal, don’t look in any direction but ahead.”

11.) What is your favorite ice cream flavor? My favorite ice cream flavor is cookies and cream.

12.) What would you like your future career to be? In my very near future I plan on going to Tarleton State University to become an Ag teacher.

13.) If you could make a rule for a day and everyone had to follow it, What would it be? If I could make a rule for a day that everyone would have to follow it would be to be nice and helpful to everyone!

14.) If you could be any superhero who would you be? Why? If I could be any superhero I would be Superman because I would love to see the world through his perspective as a loved superhero.

Rule Highlight

Qualifiers per Class: Only two animals per class may qualify at a given show. The First and Second place animals in their respective class are automatically qualifying for the World Show...In the event the First and/or Second place animals have already qualified at a previous show, then the Third and/or Fourth place animals are qualified, etc.

Dr. Kenn E. Harding

October 2, 1942 - January 1, 2023

Dr. Kenn E. Harding, age 80, passed away January 1, 2023 after a brief illness with his wife, Tammy, and daughter, Laura, at his side. He was loved and respected by everyone who knew him for his kindness and acceptance.

Kenn was born October 2, 1942 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Vernon and Merle Harding and was raised on a farming/ranching operation in Osage County. He began showing cattle at 9 years of age through 4H and continued showing livestock and participating in numerous 4H projects through high school. His senior year of high school he showed both the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Steers at the County Fair. During high school he developed an intense interest in chemistry and participated in Continental Classroom, an educational television program broadcast by NBC in the early morning, targeted at teachers and college students. Kenn traveled to Oklahoma State University to take tests but, since he was only a high school student, he could not receive credit for the work. Kenn graduated Valedictorian of his class from Burbank High School in 1960.

Kenn attended Oklahoma State University and earned a BS in Chemistry in 1964 where he was President of Delta Chi Fraternity. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 3.5 years at Stanford University, under the guidance of William S. Johnson, studying the synthesis and cyclization of interesting polyolefinic substrates. Post-doctoral studies on the synthesis of prostaglandins were conducted with E. J. Corey, future Nobel laureate, at Harvard University. Kenn joined the faculty at Texas A&M University in 1969 as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. His research interests continued to be related to cationic cyclizations and he mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students. He became a tenured Associate Professor in 1976, the same year he met his wife, Tammy, who began graduate school in chemistry at TAMU.

During the 1985-1986 academic year Kenn served as a Program Manager at the National Science Foundation in Washington, D.C. Kenn’s service to the Department of Chemistry was noteworthy. He served for a number of years as Graduate Student Advisor and then shepherded the growing Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Laboratory Programs for over 10 years. He was promoted to Professor during this time and retired in January 2017.

Kenn met his wife Tammy on a TAMU ski trip in January, 1976. They immediately discovered a common interest in chemistry and married in December of 1976. Kenn was an invaluable support to Tammy as she pursued a Master’s and Ph. D. in Chemistry at TAMU. They enjoyed sharing their research successes and challenges during those years.

Kenn and Tammy’s daughter, Laura, was born in October of 1986. Their focus over the next several years was ensuring Laura had the best doctors and professionals assisting in her development. This assured that Laura was able to attend mainstream classes throughout her education.

In the fall of 1998, Tammy’s friend, Christine Larsen, arranged for Laura to receive a donated Texas Longhorn heifer to halter-break and exhibit. Kenn was involved every step of the way and Laura exhibited her heifer at her first Texas Longhorn Show in November. Laura exhibited her heifer and one of Christine’s at two more shows in the spring, before heading to the Texas Longhorn Breeders of America World Expo in June. Laura exhibited Christine’s heifer to Reserve Grand Champion in the Youth Show and was named Newcomer of the Year, for which she received another donated heifer. That was the start of Rafter H Longhorns.

Kenn liked to say that he “reverted to my adolescence” getting back into the cattle business. However, it was truly the joy of his life. Until Laura graduated from high school, the focus with the cattle was raising quality Texas Longhorns that Laura could exhibit in youth Texas Longhorn shows. Her senior year of high school in 2006 she exhibited 12 animals at the World Expo and her steer, Hullabaloo, was Youth Grand Champion.

For a number of years Kenn and Laura only took their prize Trophy Steers, Ol’ Sarge and Hullabaloo, to shows. Both steers were saddle broke and Kenn and Laura took them to a number of parades.

In 2015 Laura decided she wanted to get back out on the Texas Longhorn show circuit, so Kenn and Laura began selecting weanling calves for halter breaking. They enjoyed some success showing haltered animals, but discovered that exhibiting in Non-haltered classes meant lots less daily work. In 2018 Rafter H Longhorns exhibited the Youth Grand Champion Steer and the Grand Champion Mature Non-Haltered Female at the World Expo.

Kenn was also very interested in genealogy. That interest led him to become a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of Confederate Veterans. He served for several years as the Secretary of the Independence Chapter, SAR. He enjoyed the many trips he made with Tammy and Laura visiting Civil War battlefields with Hood’s Texas Brigade Association Reactivated.

Kenn was an active member of the Brazos Corral, Westerners International. He served as Sheriff and as Recorder of Marks and Brands. He cherished the friendships he made with the members of this group.

Kenn has been a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church since 1987. He served on the Vestry and was Senior Warden. He was a founding member of the Tuesday Morning Prayer Breakfast, a dedicated group that has met for over 30 years. He enjoyed serving as a Chalice Bearer and Lay Eucharistic Minister. In the summer of 2022, Kenn, Tammy and Laura joined the Compass Rose Society and, in the fall, traveled to London for the Annual General Meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Kenn was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Tammy H. Tiner; his daughter, Laura Ames Harding; sister Patricia Harding Cook and husband Henry; sister Linda Harding Cottle and husband Rick; brother-in-law Wayne Tiner and wife Roxanne; sister-in-law Cassandrea Hager; brother-in-law Kenneth Tiner; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life Service was held January 7, 2023 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, College Station. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Trust.

Scott Hughes

February 21, 1949 – January 9, 2023

Scott Hughes, 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home. A native of Rutherford County, Scott was a son of the late George and Mary Evelyn Hamrick Hughes. Scott started at Parton Lumber Company 49 years ago as a welder and worked his way up to Vice President of the company. He considered Carl Parton as a second father and Furman and Patrick Parton as the sons he never had. Scott was also a member of the National Guard for seven years.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 55 years and the love of his life, Sandra Dalton Hughes; daughters Jacqueline Hughes Champion and husband Scott, Jessica Hughes Adkins and husband Aaron; granddaughters, Madison Gardinier and Aspen Adkins; grandson Jaxon Gardinier. In addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Hughes.

Scott enjoyed Longhorns, fishing, fast cars, beautiful women, football, Washington Redskins, cutting horses, his family and his precious dog, the late Sparkie. He was always entertaining his family and friends with his witticisms such as “if you’re gonna be dumb you better be tough”, People would ask Scott how he was doing during his 11 years of battling cancer and he would always reply, “better than I deserve.” Scott Hughes was one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew him.

Memorial services were held January 12, 2023 at Crowe’s Mortuary.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.

The Carolina Cartel will not be the same without The Captain!! Scott was such a large personality and he lit up the room with warmth and laughter. He loved his family and friends without limitations. He was truly one of a kind!! His eyes really sparkled when he and Sandy engaged in lively repartee and it was fun to witness their love for each other! We had many serious discussions about cattle, friends, family, life, health, good times and tough times. He was amazing with his endurance during some rough patches. The world is a better place because of him and it is your great loss if you didn’t know him. I am proud to call him my friend!! I loved him dearly and will miss him terribly!! Prayers to the family and all those that loved him!!! Scott touched lives and made a di erence.... That’s what all of us should strive for.

— Nancy Dunn, Rolling D Ranch

After getting the news that Scott had passed I spent the next few hours thinking about what a loss we have in the Longhorn industry. I have known Scott for more than 30 years and have always enjoyed our conversations.

We go back to the old days.when there were no 60-inch horned cows. We spent many hours discussing the route that we thought would get us going in the right direction. Whenever I came up with that cow that for sure was the way to go I could always call Scott and we would spend the next hour or so debating the matter. I am glad to know that he was able to see the giant steps that the industry has made. I’m gonna miss him.

— Jimmy Jones

Horseshoe J Longhorns

In the year 2000,Jessica and I started to seriously look at Texas longhorns. At that time, there weren’t a lot of breeders in NC. We met up with the legendary Scott Hughes. He could tell our dreams were bigger than our pocketbook but he started helping us anyway. We partnered on bulls and started traveling together to divide up the expenses. A couple years later Aaron Adkins married Scott’s daughter, Jessica, and quickly caught the longhorn fever. We logged so many miles together. We would meet up after work on Thursday and drive all night to get to a sale or futurity just to turn around and drive back so we’d be ready for work Monday morning. We shared so many laughs, struggles, hopes and dreams. We shared life together one trip at a time. It was a family a air. He was able to watch my girls grow up over the years. It was always fun watching them interact. He believed in doing things for the kids. I couldn’t count the times he paid a young person $100 to feed and water his cows. True he didn’t like getting dirty but it was really to help the kids. He loved looking at cattle, talking with people and joking around. One of the best things about the longhorn industry is the people. I challenge each of you to get out and meet other breeders. Hopefully, you’ll find someone that means what Scott meant to me. The greatest tribute to him would be for us all to get out there and have fun.

— Ken Morris, Khaos Cattle Co.

East Texas Longhorn Association

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